High-technology exports in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: High-technology exports was 3.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Ethiopia, 2008–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for high-technology exports in Ethiopia is 3.8%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.8% on the previous year and up 102.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Ethiopia peaked at 13.6% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 2013.
That places Ethiopia 113th out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6.1% | — |
| 2009 | 5.4% | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 4.9% | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 2.2% | -54.4% |
| 2012 | 3.5% | +54.0% |
| 2013 | 1.9% | -46.4% |
| 2014 | 9.1% | +393.5% |
| 2015 | 6.2% | -32.2% |
| 2016 | 6.8% | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 5.8% | -14.5% |
| 2018 | 13.6% | +133.7% |
| 2019 | 9.4% | -30.9% |
| 2020 | 13.1% | +39.0% |
| 2021 | 8.5% | -34.8% |
| 2022 | 3.2% | -62.4% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | +16.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 1.9% | 13.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.2% | 3.2% | 13.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More private sector data for Ethiopia
- Merchandise trade 24.2% (2025)
- Food imports 13.8% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 69.2% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 23.01 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 80.4% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 9.2% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 7.58 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 55.99 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.06 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 38.61 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Ethiopia?
- High-technology exports in Ethiopia was 3.8% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.6% in 2018.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 2013.
- How does Ethiopia rank for high-technology exports?
- Ethiopia ranks 113th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.